Pronunciation: /hʌsk/
noun the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds
A1 The farmer removed the husk from the corn before cooking it.
A2 She collected the husks from the corn and used them for compost in her garden.
B1 The husk of the coconut is often used to make various handicrafts.
B2 After harvesting the rice, the farmers separate the husks from the grains.
C1 The husk of the wheat protects the grain from pests and weather damage.
C2 The husk of the barley is usually removed before it is used for brewing beer.
verb to remove the husk from
A1 She husked the corn before cooking it.
A2 The farmer husks the coconuts to extract the meat inside.
B1 The workers husked the rice in preparation for packaging.
B2 He husked the almonds to reveal the nut inside.
C1 The chef carefully husked the hazelnuts for the dessert recipe.
C2 Using a special machine, the company husks large quantities of nuts for commercial sale.
formal The husk of the corn is often used for animal feed.
informal Don't forget to remove the husk before cooking the corn.
slang I can't believe he left the husk on the banana before eating it.
figurative She felt like a husk of her former self after the breakup.
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